Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
Summary
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is leaving his position after 18 months, according to the White House. His departure comes amid several leadership changes in the Army during President Donald Trump’s administration, with no official reason given.Key Facts
- Dan Driscoll served as Army Secretary for 18 months before stepping down.
- The White House praised Driscoll for supporting President Trump’s goals, including military readiness and involvement in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
- Driscoll is a friend of Vice President JD Vance and an Iraq war veteran.
- There have been multiple high-level leadership changes in the Army under President Trump, including the removal of Gen. Randy George and the resignation of Gen. Christopher Donahue.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly had tensions with Driscoll.
- Gen. Christopher LaNeve replaced Gen. George as acting chief of staff and ended a drone modernization program that Driscoll supported.
- Driscoll expressed sadness over the change and highlighted that civilian leadership chooses military leaders.
- President Trump described Driscoll as a "disruptor and change agent" at the time of his nomination.
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